Pathophysiology of ligament injuries
Each ligament is built by multiple fascicle units. Each fascicle carries the collagen fibrils and fibroblasts cells in longitudinal lines and encapsulates them in a loose connective tissue called endoligament….
Pathophysiology of skeletal muscle injuries
An individual muscle fibre is a long cylindrical cell with multiple nuclei bound by its sarcolemma (Lutz and Lieber 1999). The sarcolemma invaginates around the muscle fibre forming T-tubules. Each…
Introduction to sport injury management
Figure 1.1 Diagram showing the breadth of sport injury management. Note that in the situation of an athlete who is a minor child, the parents or carers become part of…
Common sporting illnesses and injuries
Chapter Seven Common sporting illnesses and injuries Learning outcomes Demonstrate care and management of athletes suffering from sporting-related injuries and illnesses. 1. Define and apply the RICER and NO HARM…
Common medical conditions affecting athletes
Chapter Eight Common medical conditions affecting athletes Learning outcomes Describe and manage a range of medical conditions affecting athletes. 1. Describe management techniques of athletes with known medical conditions. 2….
Sports taping
Chapter Ten Sports taping Learning outcomes Correctly apply sports-taping knowledge and procedures of joints that are commonly injured during sport. 1. List contraindications and precautions for taping. 2. Demonstrate effective…
The sports trainer in action
Chapter One The sports trainer in action Learning outcomes 1. Explain the operations expected of a sports trainer and the contexts in which they should be applied 2. Describe the…
Drugs in sport
Chapter Five Drugs in sport Learning outcomes Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of permitted and prohibited drug regimens in sport. 1. Demonstrate non-judgemental approaches to drug use. 2. Demonstrate…
Preventing sports injuries
Chapter Three Preventing sports injuries Learning outcomes Improve safety in sport by identifying and reducing risks to players’ safety, in particular by conducting safe and appropriate warm-up and training sessions,…
